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CPG/11934/2024 FCDO Digital Products and Services Delivery Partner

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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03 Aug 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CPG/11934/2024 FCDO Digital Products and Services Delivery Partner". The contract, which falls under the Information Technology Services category, involves the provision of digital partnership services to enhance accessible data products and support FCDO digital initiatives. The contract was awarded to Kainos Software Limited with a value of £4,500,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will be active from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2027, with coverage extending across various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and more.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the IT sector to collaborate with a prestigious government department, especially those with expertise in developing and enhancing digital products and services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process indicates suitability for these types of organisations. The project provides a platform to showcase innovative solutions within the public sector, potentially leading to further collaborations and growth in the service delivery landscape.

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Notice Title

CPG/11934/2024 FCDO Digital Products and Services Delivery Partner

Notice Description

Contract award notice for FCDO Digital Products and Services Delivery Partner - A contract for the provision of digital partnership services to: build or enhance accessible data products and services and support FCDO digital initiatives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfbd45a7-f4c0-4f97-ac9c-cb3959ea3b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240cd863-2308-4ba9-80a7-5976227841b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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